Ryan Shazier named first-team AP All-America

Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier was named to the first-team Associated Press All-America team today.

Buckeyes left tackle Jack Mewhort and running back Carlos Hyde made third-team All-America.

Shazier led the Big Ten in tackles with 134 and tackles for loss with 22 ½. He made 94 solo tackles. The junior ranks third nationally in tackles for losses and solo tackles.

Shazier was beaten out for Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year by Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland, who was named to a second-team AP All-America.

Mewhort is considered the leader of a superb offensive line that consistently opened holes for Hyde and Braxton Miller. Despite missing the first three games because of a suspension, Hyde has run for 1,408 yards, averaging an impressive 7.7 yards per carry. He ran for 14 touchdowns and had two touchdown receptions.